2000-12-13 Recreation Committee Minutes

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Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street Reading, MA 01867-2685 FAX: (781) 942-9070 RECREATION DIVISION: (781) 942-907-5 Recreation Committee Minutes of December 13, 2000 meeting Town Hall Conference Room MEETING NOTES: Meeting was called to order at 7:40 PM A quorum was declared present. ATTENDEES: Alan Beaulieu, Jack Downing, Mary Ellen Stolecki, Chris Campbell, Claire Bolger, Dave Bryant, Lorraine Salter, Bernie Winne (7:35), Susan Cavichi (7:36) Kate Kaminer (7:40) GUESTS: Pete Moscariello, Frank Driscoll, David Chase, Dennis Walsh Approval of Minutes, Wednesday, November 8, 2000 Motion to Accept minutes as amended: Jack Downing Seconded - Mary Ellen Stolecki Passed unanimously 8 - 0 New Business Morton Field Scoreboard Pete Moscariello presented his proposal and recommendations to the committee in regards to the scoreboard for Morton Field. Mr. Moscariello recommended an increase in the scoreboard dimensions from 4' X 8' to 5' X 14'. This new dimension will allow for better visibility from all areas of the field. Mr. Moscariello recommended a wireless remote for the scoreboard. A wire less scoreboard was not a part of the first proposal. A wire less remote will cost $750 but is cheaper than the cost of labor and trenching for installing a non-wireless system. There were questions about scoreboard height, vandalism and location. Mr. Moscariello responded that the scoreboard would still be placed on the left field foul line. He will speak with Athletic Director Phil Vaccaro about placing a plexi-glass on the face of the scoreboard much like the one in the field house. The idea of a multi-purpose scoreboard for baseball and softball was ruled out. There was a question on how this was spearheaded and fundraising etc. Eileen Woods, a parent of a former baseball player, and various others have gotten together to raise fund for various activities for Reading Baseball.